Job Description

Global Trade Advisory Consultant

Deloitte has a market leading, worldwide network of global trade specialists experienced in global trade strategy, trade automation, export controls, and import/export compliance. Deloitte's Global Trade Advisory (GTA) practice is composed of attorneys, business and supply chain operations specialists, technology specialists, customs brokers, auditors, and trade management professionals. We operate as part of a global network of global trade professionals who help importers and exporters improve global trade compliance, pursue process efficiencies, and identify new opportunities in their global supply chains. In an increasingly global business environment with increasingly complex businesses and operating models, our clients need to transform and enhance their global trade organizations and capabilities to not only manage compliance with import and export requirements in various countries around the globe, but also to implement effective operational management of their organization's global trade activities. Our GTA professionals help clients create such an impact to their organizations by combining technology and technical resources to uncover insights and smarter solutions for navigating a maze of import and export rules, managing compliance risks, automating global trade processes, and pursuing duty savings opportunities associated with the production, import, and export of goods around the world. Joining our GTA team could be the right step for starting your career!

Our GTA Consultants participate in engagements requiring global trade analysis for a variety of global trading entities and their affiliates. They work with US and multinational companies, understand national and international trade requirements, and work with clients to align their trade function with their business objectives. GTA Consultants will have the opportunity to develop and pursue leading global trade management strategies while using the latest technologies, and will contribute to the following types of projects:

• Analyses, assessments, and reviews for import and export compliance and transformations
• Business process reviews
• Determining and implementing cost savings opportunities, such as First Sale for Export and Foreign Trade Zones
• Due diligence relating to customs and trade risks and potential opportunities
• Post-merger integrations or spins of global trade functions
• Tariff and export classification reviews and tariff engineering
• Related party customs valuation analyses and documentation
• Preparation for regulatory audits
• Assisting clients with gaining membership in various voluntary programs, such as Importer Self-Assessment, and Reconciliation
• Trade security program assessments and implementations
• Support various global trade managed services
• Participate in loan staff arrangements

Responsibilities will include:

• Help importers and exporters achieve worldwide global trade compliance and realize efficiencies and advantages in their global supply chain.
• Work with clients to assess and transform their international trade management procedures globally.
• Assist with the planning, assessment, and exploration of automated import and export solutions.
• Provide Customs audit assistance and representation before global customs and trade authorities around the world.
• Be part of a global team that advises US and multinational companies on global import and export strategies and compliance.

The successful tax consultant will demonstrate:

• Leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels;
• Interest in international trade or international business;
• Strong research, writing, communication, and project management skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in economics, engineering, finance, international business, international studies, political science, statistics
• Strong academic credentials (Minimum GPA of 3.0)
• Ability to travel up to 80% both domestically and internationally, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Ability to perform job responsibilities within in a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment
• The start date for this position will be in Summer 2026

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with US and Non-US import regulations
• Experience with US and Non-US export control regulations
• Experience with Global Trade Management software such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, Integration Point, or Amber Road
• Data management and analysis experience
• Strong Microsoft suite skills (Excel, Visio, Access, PowerPoint)
• Foreign language skills
• Study abroad or international travel experience
• Licensed customs broker and/or CUSECO certification
• Relevant work experience (e.g., internships, summer positions, school jobs, research fellowships/positions)

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $54160 to $99600. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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Full time, Work experience placement, Summer work, Internship, Worldwide, Visa sponsorship, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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